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The Life and Times of Sir Wilfrid Laurier

“I am branded in Québec as a traitor to the French, and in Ontario as a traitor to the English. In Québec, I am branded as a jingo, and in Ontario as a separatist. In Québec, I am attacked as an Imperialist, and in Ontario as an anti-Imperialist. I am neither. I am a Canadian.” The words of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canada’s first francophone Prime Minister, still resonate today. Faced with the monumental task of rebuilding a young nation at a time of great divide, Wilfrid encountered many challenges

The Power of Coding  

Coders use a variety of programming languages to write apps, websites, internet browsers, and more. Some languages lend themselves to specific uses, while others can be used to achieve nearly any programmatic goal. This timely set explores how specific languages were developed, their applications, and how they work. Each book includes biographies of key figures in the development of the language, an explanation of how programming languages evolve and work together to form the foundation of moder

The Rise of Anime and Manga: From Japanese Art Form to Global Phenomenon

Manga and anime have risen from obscure art forms with cult followings to mainstream cultural forces. This book traces the development of manga and anime from their roots in medieval Japanese artwork to their record-shattering success on bestseller lists and in box office receipts. It also discusses their impact beyond the page and screenÑin conventions, cosplay, toys, games, apparel, and accessories.

The Universe and Our Place in It

This set takes stargazers to the ends of the documented universe with each of these vibrant, accessible books. Readers will absorb the centuries-old history of mankind's determination to understand the heavens and be riveted by the persistence and ingenuity of astronomers and countless others who have contributed to our knowledge of the universe thus far. Whether readers are interested in how scientists have uncovered the reasons for any number of celestial phenomena, how they have scoured the g

They Thought They Buried Us

Horror fan and aspiring film director Yuiza gets a scholarship to a prestigious boarding school. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. As one of the few students of color at Our Lady of Perpetual Mercy, Yuiza immediately feels out of place. A brutal work-study schedule makes it impossible to keep up with the actual classes. Every expense, from textbooks to laundry, puts Yuiza into debt. And the behavior of students and faculty is... unsettling. Yuiza starts having disturbing dreams about the s

Things I'd Rather Do Than Die

When the two most mismatched seniors at Walt Whitman High School find themselves locked in an aerobics room overnight, their confinement forces them to push past the labels they've assigned each other and they share a night they'll never forget.

Think Like a...  

ThereÎs a lot to understand in this weird, wild world of ours, and some people work their entire lives to understand even a part of it better. In this intriguing and comprehensive set, readers will get a glimpse into the minds of mathematicians, philosophers, scientists, and other thinkers to learn about how they study and see the world around us. These thoughtful books answer a variety of questions about the world in an informative but fun way that will keep curious readers thinking, asking mor

Thinking Critically

The Thinking Critically series introduces students to the complex issues that dominate public discourse and challenges them to become discerning readers, to think independently, and to engage and develop their skills as critical thinkers. Chapters are organized in a pro/con format, in which a single author synthesizes the predominant arguments for and against an issue into clear, accessible discussions supported by details and evidence including relevant facts, direct quotes and current examples

Thirty Sunsets

Forrest Shepherd is convinced she's right. About what's best for her brother and his horrible girlfriend, Olivia. About her mother's need for control. Most of all, she thinks she's right about Scott, the first cute guy to hit on her. But on the Shepherds' annual summer vacation, Forrest discovers that her safe world of family and friends is riddled with deception. Her brother, her mother, Olivia, Scott . . . she really doesn't know them at all, and Forrest is left wondering what it means for the

This Is What I Want to Tell You

Intense and lyrical, Heather Duffy Stone's story about transformations wrenches the heart and then puts it back together again, stronger and better for having read this book."—Carrie Jones, author of Need Friendship, love, and unexpected secrets Nadio and his twin sister, Noelle, always had a unique bond. And somehow, Keeley Shipley fit perfectly into their world. But when Keeley spends the summer in England, she comes home changed, haunted by a dark memory. As she and Nadio fall in love, they t